We had the chance to sit down with UchuSentai:NOIZ right at the beginning of Anime North this year. It was a pleasure to speak with them again, having last seen them at their performance 2 years prior.
The interview was set as a small press conference consisting of myself, Satty from CJLO's Shibuya Crossing and Dianna from Beachboosterradio's Beach Corner.
Please watch for all our coverage on our blog: Lots more to come!
Seriously, if you didn't already get your passes when I posted about UchuSentai:NOIZ at Anime North, then you best be on it now. Umbrella are making their return this May to Toronto!!! Those of you who were there with me during their last visit KNOW they killed it! And I know you'll be back for more. For those who missed them last time - grab those few remaining passes!! Go, Now!
J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: Umbrella @ Anime North 2015
Okay, so I'm a little late in posting this, BUT that doesn't make it any less awesome! UchuSentai: NOIZ is making not one, but 2 landings here in Canada!! Right after they send Alberta to outer space with their performance at Otafest, they'll be making their way to Anime North in Toronto. Now, Anime North is selling out fast, with only day passes left - so you'll need to grab them ASAP!!! This is not a show to be missed. All the details are below. Be sure to click on the comment video too. I'll see you there!!
J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: UchuSentai: NOIZ (GalaxyStar Disc) @ Anime North 2015
**Doors open 6:30 pm | Concert Starts 7:00 PM | Second act 8:30 PM
UchuSentai:Noiz members:
ANGEL-TAKA (LEAD VOCALIST): Angel Voice
KYO (BASSIST): Super Vibrator
MASATO (GUITAR & VOCALIST): Hyper Sonic Guitar
KOTARO (GUITAR): Neo Eccentric Guitar
YAMATO (DRUMS): Machinegun Beat Grappler
UCHUSENTAI :NOIZ is a visual rock band from Japan. Officially created in 1996 by vocalist Angel-Taka and former drummer S@TT-ON. They are best known for their energetic music, extravagant outfits, passionate live shows and on-stage antics. Their music is very eclectic and has many different elements from genres such as punk, pop, metal, hip-hop and electronic music in their sound and thus cannot be properly labeled. Some songs tend to not mix all these sounds together and focus on one or two, while other song combine all these elements. There are two singers; Angel-Taka as the lead and Masato, who tends to sing in a more harsh/brutal metal way and with hip-hop/rap style vocals.
They have an extensive background in terms of live performances in Japan, and a growing interest in interna-tional shows since their debut abroad in Paris in 2006. As far as North America goes, they played back and forth in LA and Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as a date in Canada in early 2013. UchuSentai:NOIZ are appearing at Anime North in association with GalaxyStar Disc and J-rock North Promotions Inc.
WOAH! They are going fast! Just opened yesterday and already the first tier is SOLD OUT!!
Anime North has an attendance cap, you don't want to be caught without a pass! And you know our friends at J-rock North Promotions have something in the works. Register NOW!
Updates from Anime North:
Anime North Registration announces that the first 5,000 Weekend/Group sales limit has been reached, so second tier pricing is now in affect.
Any Anime North registrations submitted through regular mail postmarked today (Jan 2nd) will be accepted at the lower price. Anything mailed tomorrow must use the updated Registration form on the Anime North website.
In order to prevent over-crowding at convention venues, Anime North has established an attendance cap to limit total attendance on any single day to 20,000 people. Total admissions that will be sold for Anime North 2015 will be:
Weekend/Group: 15,000
Friday-only: 5,000
Saturday-only: 5,000
Sunday-only: 5,000
We strongly recommend that if you wish to attend Anime North 2015, to purchase your admission through Pre-Registation; Weekend/Group and Saturday admissions both sold out last year before the con, and Friday and Sunday admission sales increase each year. We cannot guarantee any admissions will be on sale at the door.
The Anime North Registration page at animenorth.com will be updated soon, but there is already some information that is available for AN 2015. As with last, the same attendance cap is in place and pre-reg will open on January 2nd.
There will be a change in pricing for Anime North 2015. For the first 5000 Weekend/Group admissions, the price will be $50 for individual and $45 for group, each. For the remaining 10,000 Weekend/Group admissions, the price will be $60 for individual and $55 for group, each. The difference from last year is that the price will increase after a set number of admissions are sold instead of at a specific date.
Also:
The Momiji Award Brunch has been cancelled for Anime North 2015. We apologize to all congoers who have enjoyed this event during past years.
Video up! Please forgive the slight jumps and the camera switch at the end. It went a little longer than anticipated and we missed 2 questions. Please enjoy!
OMG what a weekend! Insanity does even begin to describe what was Anime North 2014, but all in a good way. If you weren't there for Rose Noire and DaizyStripper's performance you missed a hell of a show!!
We have a TON of coverage coming your way, all being edited now. We'll get it to you as fast as we can! Please wait for it!
I also want to take a moment to thank the most AWESOME staff of J-rock North Promotions for making everything possible and being such a fab team to work with. Every year they impress me and we are lucky to work with such an awesome team!
Also HUGE thanks to Rose Noire: Louie and Jill, Darkest Labyrinth and DaizyStripper: Yugiri, Nao, Rei and Kazami, Beyond-MAX, Inc. You are all incredible and it was an honor to work with you.
It's my favorite time of year! Who knows why I love this con so much, but I do. And this year one of my absolute favorite bands, DaizyStripper will be returning to Canada, accompanied by Rose Noire, as well as North American locals Hoshi Furu and Sol Ardour. I know I'm a little behind on some postings - but I promise they are coming...after the con! And boy are there a bunch coming! Please be patient as this is our busiest month and we are but humble worker bees. And of course, if you're at the con (and you better be!) come find us! We'd love to say hi!
Sunday, May 18 at midnight will be your last chance to pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/anime-north-2014-tickets-9976374605. This is your last chance to purchase Friday and Sunday admissions before the convention, along with merchandise, and special event tickets for the Moonlight Ball and Momiji Award Brunch.
Please note that Saturday and weekend admissions to Anime North 2014 are sold out.
Saturday-only admissions for Anime North 2014 are now sold out and will not be available for purchase at the door. However, there are still plenty Friday and Sunday admissions available for pre-registration until midnight, May 18, and at the door.
There are now less than 300 Saturday-only admissions left for Anime North 2014. At this point, it doesn't look like there will be any Saturday admissions available at the door. If you wish to come on Saturday, we highly suggest that you get yours now.
Also, there are still plenty Friday and Sunday admissions available for pre-registration until midnight, May 18, and at the door.
Don't forget, Saturday is concert night with Rose Noire and DaizyStripper!!! Get your pass NOW!
Seriously, I can't believe it! It's so close! 30 days to go until absolute fantastic awesomeness with not 1, not 2, not even 3, but FOUR awesome bands joining us. You do NOT want to miss this convention! Come join ＨＯＳＨＩ★ＦＵＲＵ, Sol Ardour, Rose Noire and headliners DaizyStripper along with the J-rock North Promotions crew and of course us, Project: Lixx!!
If for some reason you've been under a rock and do not have your pass yet. Check out HERE for how to get one. See you in 30 days!!
We have sold half of the all available Saturday-only Admissions for Anime North 2014. With less than 2500 admissions left, now is the time to purchase yours if you wish to join us for the Saturday. - via Facebook
Our friends over at J-Rock North Promotions have posted a few updates from their current trip to Japan. Be sure to head on over to their Facebook page and let them know your support! First show up, Otafest in Calgary!!! Then Anime North in Toronto. See you there!!!
Hi J-rock fans!
We got to see DIV, Born and DaizyStripper today in Ebisu, Tokyo at the Liquidroom for Hysteric Circus Asia Circut Vol. 1
So great to see DaizyStripper again. DIV and Born were amazing as well. If you miss the chance to see DaizyStripper in Toronto for Anime North you will regret it ^^! I hope you all have your tickets?
Check out a few of the goodies we picked up for the fans today.
More coming soon ^^
Hi J-rock fans!
Born played another awesome live today at Takadanobaba Area in Tokyo along with Kiryu. Awesome bands. Anyone interested in seeing them in Canada?
We grabbed a few goodies as well for the J-rock fans.
Wow, that was fast. Latest update from Anime North reveals Weekend passes are SOLD OUT!! But, fret not, day passes are still available. Don't wait too long though. Get them HERE!
There are only 400 weekend admissions left for Anime North 2014!! This year we are joined by DaizyStripper and Rose Noire, you don't want to miss them! Also joining us are local bands Hoshi Furu and Sol Ardour. Get you passes now via the Anime North official website HERE!
Montreal based CJLO music program "Shibuya Crossing" will be featuring DaizyStripper, Rose Noire and others this Friday!
Taking a look at the upcoming events in our area, host Saturn De Los Angeles will present a taste of what's to come, as well as your day-by-day digest of events within the world of J-Rock and Visual Kei in the past week. You can view the full details of tomorrows episode HERE.
WAYS TO LISTEN
- You can catch the live edition on CJLO 1690 AM in Montreal at 9am (UTC - 5).
- You can also listen online anywhere in the world at tinyurl.com/listentocjlo or at CJLO.com at the following times and locations:
Vancouver: Friday at 6am (UTC - 7) / London: Friday at 1pm (UTC) / Amsterdam: Friday at 2pm (UTC) / Jakarta: Friday at 8pm (UTC + 7) / Manila: Friday at 9pm (UTC + 8) / Tokyo: Friday at 10pm (UTC + 10) / Sydney: Saturday at Midnight (UTC + 11).
- The podcast edition of the show goes online at the following Saturday at noon (UTC - 5)
